United Pakistan – Kingdom of Nepal (1960–2001) relations

See also: British India – Kingdom of Nepal relations

Islamic Republic of Pakistan—Kingdom of Nepal relations

PAKISTAN   (Occupied Kashmir)	Asal Hindustan

Nepal–Pakistan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Nepal and Pakistan, Both the countries formally established diplomatic relations on the 20th of March in 1960 Both Himalayan states located on the Indian subcontinent. After the formal Partition of British India, and the Nepalese Sovereign monarchy was a British protectorate (1816–1923) (under indirect influence until August 1947) and in August 1947, Nepal moved to establish diplomatic relations with the seceded Dominion of India, but did not do so with the Dominion of Pakistan. Official diplomatic ties did not exist between the two states until initial steps were taken on 29 March 1960; these relations were then fully established between 1962 and 1963. Both nations have since sought to expand their bilateral trade, strategic and military cooperation. Nepal established diplomatic relations with India after the latter's independence in 1947, but did not do so with Pakistan. In 1950, Nepal signed a Treaty of Peace and Friendship with the Republic of India, creating an extensive relationship of economic, strategic and defence cooperation. Nepal thus remained aloof from Pakistan, which was at conflict with India. However, Nepal's resentment of Indian influence perceived to be excessive prompted the Nepalese government to develop relations with the People's Republic of China and Pakistan. Diplomatic relations between Nepal and Pakistan were established on 20 March 1960. After the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bonds of friendship and cordiality between these two countries, propelled by understanding and cooperation, have strengthened. The state of bilateral relations at present is based on goodwill, mutual cooperation and friendship. Nepal established a residential Nepalese embassy in Pakistan in 1962 and honorary Nepalese consulate general in Karachi in 1975. In 1972, following Pakistan's defeat in the so-called Bangladesh Liberation War and the violent secession of East Pakistan as the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Nepal recognized the latter's independence. Pakistan severed ties with Nepal shortly afterwards, Nepal and Pakistan signed a protocol for establishing diplomatic relations in 1962. They exchanged ambassadors and set up embassies in 1963, when Ayub Khan, the President of Pakistan made a special visit to Nepal. Both nations also signed agreements to reciprocate the "Most Favoured Nation" status of importance for developing trade and cooperation. In 1963, Pakistan agreed to provide Nepal with free trade access and transport facilities through the port of Chittagong in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and established an air link. This arrangement reduced Nepal's dependence on India for trading privileges. Although Nepal officially maintained neutrality during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, it was one of the first to recognise the independence of Bangladesh. As a retaliation, Islamabad severed ties with Kathmandu two days later. but these were later re-established in the coming following years. Nepal and Pakistan signed a mutual trade agreement on the 19th of October in 1962, in order to boost up the bilateral trade.

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